M4.1 Depth: 90.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near ri gao ting, bei hai dao (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 07:37:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near ri gao ting, bei hai dao (Japan) on May 4, 2026 at 07:37 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 90 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

90.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-04 07:37:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Japan

State

bei hai dao

City

ri gao ting

County

sha liu jun

Source

emsc

Coordinates

42.80000, 142.70000

Temperature

6.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

90 km

90 km — deeper than the regional average (35.4 km)

Regional average: 35.4 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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